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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.50, 1,109.51 and 465.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.50, 1,109.51 and 465.28 is: 698.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.50 : 1,109.51 = 465.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.50/1,109.51 = 465.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.50x = 1,109.51 × 465.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.50x = 516,232.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,232.81/739.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.08

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